An Elvis Fan Was Kicked Out Of Graceland For A ‘Disrespectful’ Act
It began the moment Elvis Presley released his first single, “That’s All Right,” in 1954. Maybe even before that. And “Elvismania” continues to this day. I don’t think it will end in my lifetime.
Year after year, Elvis’ famous home in Memphis continues to attract fans from all over the world. While it might be an overwhelmingly emotional experience to visit Graceland, folks need to remember that there are rules in the King’s castle. One British fan found that out the hard way.
According to the Daily Mail, a tourist from the UK was kicked out of Graceland after doing the unthinkable. Tommy Purcell jumped into Elvis’ swimming pool. Mixing yourself a cocktail in the Jungle Room would be one thing, but taking a dip in the Presley family pool!?!
A video posted on TikTok shows Purcell climbing a fence marked “restricted area” and briskly walk toward the pool as a security guard rushes toward him. Purcell then climbs onto the pool’s diving board and jumps into the water before the guard can stop him. A second video shows Purcell climbing out of the pool before another guard escorts him off the property.
Although Purcell’s wife posted the clips alongside a laughing face emoji, Elvis fans don’t appear to find humor in the stunt. One comments, “People are so disrespectful and I hope he got arrested.” While another writes, “It is disrespectful for jumping into a dead man’s pool that’s not meant to be jumped in but meant to be looked at.”
For the record, the Purcells say they love Elvis Presley and they weren’t banned from Graceland. Truthfully, what the guy did wasn’t all that bad. I bet nobody loved a pool party more than Elvis. However, I’m 100% certain the people who manage Graceland don’t want anyone drowning.
